October 13th, 2008

Today in History

1983:
Ameritech Mobile Communications (now Cingular) launched the first US cellular network in Chicago.

1946:
France adopts the constitution of the Fourth Republic.

1943:
World War II: The new government of Italy sides with the Allies and declares war on Germany.

1845:
A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution, that if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state.

1775:
The United States Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy (later renamed the United States Navy).